General Venting - Vermont Castings DVR28IN Installation Instructions And Homeowner's Manual

Vermont Castings DVR28 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Your fireplace is approved to be vented either through
the side wall, or vertically through the roof.
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Only CFM Corporation venting components specifi-
cally approved and labelled for this fireplace may be
used.
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If vent termination is installed in an accessible loca-
tion, Vent Termination Guard #53525 shall be in-
stalled.
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Vent terminations shall not be recessed into a wall or
siding.
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Horizontal venting which incorporates the twist lock
pipe must be installed on a level plane without an
inclining or declining slope.
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General Venting

There must not be any obstruction such as bushes,
garden sheds, fences, decks or utility buildings within
24" (610 mm) from the front of the termination hood.
Do not locate termination hood where excessive snow
or ice build up may occur. Be sure to check vent termi-
nation area after snow falls, and clear to prevent ac-
cidental blockage of venting system. When using snow
blowers, make sure snow is not directed towards vent
termination area.
Location of Vent Termination
It is imperative the vent termination be located observ-
ing the minimum clearances as shown on the next
page.
*Check with local codes or in absence of same with
CSA B149.1 Installation Codes (1991) for Canada
or follow the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 for installations in the USA.
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